Guest favors don’t have to be big and brilliant (read expensive) to wow your guests. All they really need is plenty of layers of lovely. Adding textures and details like lace ribbons, vintage charms and dried floral to any container, box or baggie, goes miles to impress guests with a thoughtful presentation that’s just as pretty, if not more so, than the trinkets inside. Need some visuals to get your started? Check out what our play on textures and colors did for one little white matchbox.
Look #1: Vintage Vibes
Some combinations make for undeniable classics. Mix delicate lace with a raw muslin ribbon and an antique key charm for a guaranteed vintage vibe.
The Supplies
- white matchbox paper favor box
- 1.5″ wide strand of blue raw muslin ribbon and 1″ wide strand of white lace, to be used as the main / base box wrap.
- thin strips of lace, raw muslin ribbon and white satin ribbon, to be added as layers on top of the base wrap
- paper flower
- glue gun, to secure all details in place
- antique key charm (attach to box with the thin strand of ribbon)
The Details
Look #2: Rustic Elegance
Present traditionally rustic elements in soft pink hues for the perfect blend of the casual and the elegant.
The Supplies
- white matchbox paper favor box
- natural charm personalized stamp and pink ink
- thin white satin ribbon
- dried pink wild flowers (pull blooms off the stems) and glue gun (for securing flowers buds in place)
The Details
Look #3: Sealed with Love
Add a sense of old world charm to your favor trim by incorporating a pewter wax seal as the finishing touch.
The Supplies
- white matchbox paper favor box
- thin lilac colored satin ribbon
- dried lavender and heather
- double hearts flexible wax seal
- natural charm design small rectangular tag
The Details
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